Business Developer

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little differently with us.

About you

• You have minimum 3 years working experience in Purchasing or Business Development, preferable in a multinational environment 
• You have excellent skills in working with the cost drivers in the purchasing part of the supply chain
• You are aware of economics and finance
• You have excellent communication skills, you can build and maintain business relations perfectly 
• You understand materials and productions, which includes also production costs
• You are flexible and you can deal with various situations
• You have great negotiation skills
• You speak English fluently
• You have capability to handle business with big picture in mind
• You are energetic and dynamic personality
• You are passionate about people and leading the business
• You always have good ideas and you know how to realize them
• You always want to be better and the same you want for people around you
• You will use all opportunities that are offered to you 
• You inspired people around you
• Travelling is fun for you

About the job

• You will be constantly improving supplier’s performance to create capability for long term development 
• You will optimize costs of IKEA products on every day basis
• You will set the goals together with each supplier and create action plan that will enhance the full potentials of the business 
• You will execute fulfilment of goals and action plans 
• You will negotiate with suppliers according to IKEA values and guide lines 
• You will evaluate and develop existing production capacities 
• You will cooperate in the product life cycle process 
• You will build effective relations with supplier 
• Your responsibility will be that supplier meets social, environmental standards 
• You will be responsible for the delivery and quality performance

Why will you enjoy working with us?

• You will work in a company that is successful and favourite among people
• You will meet the same optimists like you on daily basis
• You will have a good feeling about your job because it makes sense 
• You will have 5 weeks of deserved holiday 
• You will work in a cozy working environment in Zlicin offices
  
  

How is it to work in IKEA?

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact HR Generalist Jana Markova.